5 Date Night Restaurants At Pechanga Resort Casino: Romantic Fine Dining To Dinner And A Comedy Show For Two

TEMECULA, CA — If you're looking for date night ideas in Temecula and Southwest Riverside County, look no further than Pechanga Resort Casino's new offerings.

Several recent changes are sure to whet the appetites of guests looking for the next romantic meal.

"Two restaurants offer extended dining hours and days, two offer weeknight special menus for guests enjoying a meal as a pair, and two more feature a $49 dinner and comedy show combo on Fridays and Saturdays," according to Ciara Green, resort spokesperson.

Want sushi?

Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar at Pechanga Resort Casino serves delicious, fresh sushi for lunch and dinner.

"The lunch menu features sushi selections including rolls, nigiri, and sashimi flights, delectable appetizers, and even oysters on the half shell. Lunch seating remains limited to the restaurant’s bar and lounge area," Green said. Guests can enjoy the popular Japanese delicacy from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pechanga Resort Casino. Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar is also open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m.

"Introducing nightlife at Umi, where the artistry of sushi-making meets the soothing sounds of live lounge music. Soft guitar melodies and gentle piano tunes create an ideal backdrop for a romantic date night or a stylish gathering with friends," the website says. "Pair your meal with a crafted cocktail or a neat pour of Japanese whiskey for an unforgettable evening. Umi offers the perfect escape, blending culinary excellence with acoustic charm."

How About Pechanga’s Dinner & A Laugh at Pechanga Resort?

For anyone looking for a great date night that keeps costs down, Pechanga’s Dinner & A Laugh special proves well worth the outing, Green said. For one inclusive price, each person receives a three-course meal at either 1882 Cantina or Kelsey’s, as well as entry to a Pechanga Live at the Loft comedy show.

"The three-course meal and show ticket rings up to $49 per person and includes a choice of soup or salad to start, a choice of entrée, and a dessert," she said.

Choose your time for dinner and laughter. Three comedians take the stage per session at 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and plenty of laughs are included in the price. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online on either the 1882 Cantina or Kelsey’s restaurant.

Fine Dining For TW At Paisano's Or Great Oak Steakhouse

If a fine dining experience sets the mood for date night, the Great Oak Steakhouse’s or Paisano’s Dinner for Two could be the right reservation.

Available on Mondays and Tuesdays, each restaurant serves a three- or four-course meal featuring appetizer flights and a guest’s choice for the second through fourth courses.

The Great Oak Steakhouse Dinner for Two includes an appetizer flight offering Colorado lamb chops, crab fritters, shrimp cocktail, shrimp and scallop toast, and pork belly. Guests choose between elevated soups or salads for the second course. The third installation of the meal offers the choice of entrees, and the final course is, perhaps, the hardest to choose from, with a homemade Pechanga bakery dessert to complete your meal. The Great Oak Steakhouse’s Dinner for Two is $240.

The Paisano's Dinner for Two, just next door, starts at $60 (yes, for two people) and features a three-course meal including a choice of soup or Caesar salad, a choice of entrees including spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccini alfredo, lasagna, or eggplant parmesan.

Entrée upgrades include shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, grilled king salmon, or short rib and three cheese ravioli. Of course, for dessert, the only choice is a classic tiramisu made in-house, traditionally with espresso-soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cream.

Reservations for the Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano’s and other restaurants are recommended and may be made online at Pechanga.com/eat.